Bake bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies that are chewy in the middle and crisp at the edges. This recipe offers secrets for the ultimate homemade cookie experience.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, use a higher ratio of brown sugar to granulated sugar.
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and create a thicker cookie.
Using a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate chunks can give you pockets of melted chocolate.
Consider browning your butter for a deeper, nuttier flavor.